Baghmara

Baghmara is a Town and Subdivision in South Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Baghmara Block (CD) is 01977. Total area of baghmara subdivision is 442 km² including 433.20 km² rural area and 8.80 km² urban area. Baghmara subdivision has a population of 50,617 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,131 while rural population is 37,486. Baghmara has a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Baghmara subdivision has a population density of 114.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,573 houses in the sub-district, including 2,351 urban houses and 6,222 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.10% population of baghmara subdivision is literate, out of which 62.71% males and 55.24% females are literate.

List of Villages in Baghmara Subdivision

Baghmara Subdivision has a total of 171 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Baghmara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Baghmara Subdivision

The population profile of Baghmara Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Baghmara's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Baghmara Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.